![]() ![]() With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it.ĭon't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do. and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. ![]() Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. About the Book A 12-year-old describes his nine-day struggle to survive after being separated from his companions in the mountains of Maine in 1939.īased on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He said several authors, including Ramsey Campbell, Stephen King and Peter Straub have explored how people respond to horror, and LaValle makes "a significant contribution to this tradition" in The Changeling. ![]() In a review of The Changeling in Locus magazine, American author John Langan wrote that there is "a deep humanity" in The Changeling that remains with you long after finishing it. Thus begins Apollo's journey through an enchanted world to find his wife. Before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act-beyond any parent's comprehension-and vanishes, seemingly into thin air. Disconnected and uninterested in their new baby boy, Emma at first seems to be exhibiting signs of post-partum depression, but it becomes clear that her troubles go beyond that. The Changeling is a 2017 fantasy/ horror novel by Victor LaValle.Īpollo Kagwa is just beginning to settle into his new life as a committed and involved father, unlike his own father who abandoned him, when his wife Emma begins acting strange. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Set in Arkansas but first published in Amsterdam, CLICKING BEAT ON THE BRINK OF NADA quickly won praise from reviewers and readers across Europe and North America. By turns funny, romantic, erotic, and sad, this evocative novel brilliantly recreates the landscape of late adolescence, when friendships seem eternal and loves reincarnate. Keith Hale's novel aches with adolescent first loves. 8 x 5 ¼, 286 pages, 12 ounces XX A haunting vision of young friendship shattered by an outrageously cruel world. The illustrated wraps are in near fine condition. No bookplate nor signature of prior owner. The text block is in fine condition, with no tears, marks, or dog-ears. CLICKING BEAT ON THE BRINK OF NADA (CODY), a novel by Keith Hale, softcover, revised 14th edition, 2018. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() age has nothing to do with it." like great way to act like it's no big deal for grown men to look at literal children (she's fourteen!!! christ!!!) "you think old men-or men in their forties-don't look at pretty girls? even dad does, when he thinks nobody's noticing. ![]() I know, i know this was published in like 2002, i'm not gonna point out everything that bothered me because product of its time and whatever but: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, while I realize that this is a great book that sends the reader back in time, it could have benefited from some serious editing. The main story of embarking on a westward journey, setting up a homestead and enduring all of the struggles of that lifestyle is still profound and moving. I remember these books from my childhood and the story still remains in my heart and mind. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura's real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. Just when the Ingalls family starts to settle into their new home, they find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict. Laura and her sister Mary love exploring the rolling hills around their new home, but the family must soon get to work, farming and hunting and gathering food for themselves and for their livestock. Laura Ingalls and her family are heading to Kansas! Leaving behind their home in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they travel by covered wagon until they find the perfect spot to build a little house on the prairie. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie is the third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 2000, a People magazine survey found only one-quarter had dieted at any point in the last year. According to a 2002 survey published in USA Today, only one out of every five women said losing weight was a top priority. Does America have an obsession with weight? Campos certainly seems to think so he calls America "a nation of dieters." Yet, unlike the fictional Bridget Jones, studies and surveys find that while some Americans are dieting, a majority are not, and a surprising percentage-one-third to one-half- rarely or never diet. In the end, science and medicine corrected itself. ![]() The public wants quick and easy answers, but real medical progress is often slow, expensive, and fraught with contradictory studies. The CDC criticisms gloss over just how difficult and imprecise medical research can be. Furthermore, the whole controversy may leave some with the impression that obesity is not a health threat, when in fact it clearly is. The dire warnings and hype surrounding West Nile virus, ebola, flu, anthrax, Mad Cow disease, and even AIDS, to name just a few, all far outstripped any reasonable public health threat. The fact is that obesity is only the latest in a long list of public health threats that have been overstated by a sensationalist news media (and, to a lesser degree, by the medical community). While Campos and other critics gloat in vindication, it pays to be skeptical of the skeptics. Gerberding admitted, that various estimates of obesity's death toll were consistently overstated. ![]() ![]() ![]() It had previously been reported by DC Comics Chief Creative. Please enable JavaScript if you would like to comment on this blog. Tim Sale, the legendary comic book artist behind works such as 'Batman: The Long Halloween' and 'Spider-Man: Blue,' has passed away. While the rest of us tried to ignore him and fight the forces of evil, his character scampered around the demon dimensions shopping for chocolate and trying on clothes. ![]() ![]() Bruce and Selina enjoy a steamy romance, unaware of their double lives. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s epic The Long Halloween reimagined the Bat and Cat’s early history, and sexual tension oozed from the pages. Pointy ears, frisky tail and over-sized boobs included (considerately, he brought a picture with him). Although their partnership had ended, romantic longing was never far removed from Batman and Catwoman. In hindsight, this was a really bad idea.īecause, in this case, the fellow ignored anything like 'self-awareness' and played a cat-woman. I was very briefly in a role-playing group that included a guy (geeky, but friendly) who persisted in playing a female character. Catwoman: When in Rome fills in a few gaps in the previous collections by going back and explaining what Catwoman was up to while Batman was busy lurking around Gotham City.īear with me for a second. After wrapping up Batman: The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, the award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale tacked on a final mini-series, this one featuring DC's legendary femme fatale. ![]() ![]() Remove all nonessential digital media for 30 days and replace it with high-quality “real-life” activities.Do a deep-cleaning of the digital clutter.Ask yourself: “Is this worth it?” “Will this benefit me?” and “Does this support what I believe?”.Follow three principles by the Amish and Henry David Thoreau.It may seem brash at first, but many who have disconnected have reported higher productivity, more enjoyment in life, and the ability to achieve more success.Consider closing your social media accounts.If an app does not benefit your career, uninstall it.Cutting back not only means turn off those annoying notifications, but downloading fewer apps in the first place.If You may often feel drained by the compulsion to check emails, text messages, “likes,” etc. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() until a fateful field trip proves just how useful a mast builder can be. It looks as if Iggy will have to trade in his T square for a box of crayons. ![]() But none are better at building than Iggy Peck, who once erected a life-size replica of the Great Sphinx on his front lawn It's too bad that few people appreciate Iggy's talent-certainly not his second-grade teacher, Miss Lila Greer. , an all-new chapter book starring The Questioneers ![]() Bestselling picture book is a fun-filled, inspiring story about the power of teamwork and the importance of celebrating individual gifts and self-expression.Īnd now you can follow Iggy's further adventures-with his friends Rosie Revere and Ada Twist-in the instant Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist New York Times bestseller. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It's 2002 and the Midwest radio scene is changing. But off air (and in person), Whitney must stand up to Sadi, an angry feminist and the bane of her college years while an old friendship with her former roommate, Leah, devolves around a guy. Getting in proves to be the easy part and the anonymity of being a DJ suits her well. A small metropolis of nearly 150,000, Sundown is a notch of urban flair along the Midwest's Bible Belt. Is it an attack on marriage or has she just gone bonkers?Įmboldened but lacking a plan, she forces her foot in the door of a radio station in Sundown. To kick-start her rebirth, she wears formal mourning, a black veil and vintage dress, to a wedding in her hometown, Woods Cross, a community that treasures family values. Whitney Brown is average-average height, weight, and personality-but she wants to be someone new. ![]() And sometimes, you have to burn a few bridges to do it. ![]() |